Cotton Farmers Research Commitment Pays Off with Under Armour Partnership

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia

Mark Messura with Cotton Incorporated, says thanks to the Cotton Board’s Research and Promotion Program, the athletic apparel company, Under Armour, is now offering two cotton lines infused with Cotton Incorporated technology. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …

New Forest Planning Rule Seeks to Restore the Nation’s Forests through Science and Collaboration

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today signaled the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s intent to issue a new planning rule for America’s 193-million acre National Forest System that seeks to deliver stronger protections for forests, water, and wildlife while supporting the economic vitality of our rural communities, by releasing online a Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps …

Fruits and Veggies Playing a Big Role in New School Meal Standards

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The new nutrition standards directed by the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act are now final and Food and Nutrition Service Undersecretary Kevin Concannon says fruits and veggies will play a big role in the new rules. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Cuts & Adjustments

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

2012 Farm Bill should solve some problems. Or will it? Everett Griner looks at this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

Butterfly Exhibits

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Butterflies are a beautiful part of nature and thanks to exhibits around the country folks can learn how important they are as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Agricultural Issues Addressed in the State of the Union

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says many issues relating closely to agriculture were touched on last night during President Obama’s State of the Union Address. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …

Truth and Consequences: The University System Funding Debate

Gary Cooper General

As Florida Lawmakers and University leaders debate funding allocations and the structure for upper education, University of Florida Vice President and head of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), Jack Payne reminds us of an important history lesson about the critical role of the land grant university system. He has a strong message of truth and the consequences …

In Citrus This Week: Education, OJ Futures, The Cost of HLB

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

Education, orange juice futures and the cost of HLB were all top-of-mind for many Florida citrus growers this week. On the education front, many citrus growers are attending the Florida Citrus Show in Fort Pierce. Early in the week, financial news services reported that orange juice futures hit record highs. And the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural …

Ethanol & Bio-Diesel

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia, Soybeans

Everett Griner tells us how both industries are in a “give and take” posture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026

FFA Farm Bill Challenge

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The National FFA officer team answered a challenge by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to develop a series of recommendations around the upcoming Farm Bill that will encourage more young people to pursue careers in farming. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …